The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-13
DEPARTMENT NEWS.
ARIZONA.

number ui l'oSt. 10 was a present from Mis NJ a
Al,Alnn OF Paris H.. sister Of the late Col Alex
amber of the 2st iii. who succeeded 10 the COM
maud of thc regiment on Gen. Y. = Grant pro-
motion. The nag presented 10 the Post on
behalf 81 Mrs. Mcmillan by Commander George A.
Allen aud WAS responded To on behalf oil me Post
by Quarlermssler A. T. Love ia few well-cho-en
Hna patriotic remarks. after which Campfire was
lighted aud kept up until "A late hour.
CALIFORNIA
The Grand Army monument at Stockton 20
Renei colt Gridlcy uuvailed recently. Al =
o'clock the monument was surrounded 10y large
c,ucourse OF people. Tlse ceremonies began Win
prayer 10y Post Chaplain Rev. A. G. lSane, followed
by Hn Grafton by J. q. Swiunerfon and the reading
OF Tie receipts aud expenditures OF the monument
fund by stanton l.. Carter. At the commissioned the
ceremonies Tie flag which lad hitherto coneea'ed
tlIc statue from sigt was removed, disclosing tie
handsome marble 10 the assembled hundreds;
The statue WIS IN Italy, and all the marble ana
model work were also produced there. The inquire
Itself il OF the best light veined Italian marble IL IL
sbu feet aud tea inches high aud was patterned
from "A photograph of Mr.. tiTidlcy. The statue
rcrls ON a pedestal the conlblned night oil
which Is l3 feet aud two inches, thus making tue
monument entire 20 feet high. Its cost was Sl,1H'
INDIANA
Mi John T. Simpson Post No. 46. recently
mustered ia al Michigan City, with q charter mem
bers The initiation took place at lIe hall OF Mich
igun City Lodge, No. 2G5 j. o. o. r. Ia the pres
ence Of guests from Patton Post La Porte, ana The
Rolling Pairie Post. The newly-chosen officers
mnnder g. V. Ragson; - V. c., w. H. Davis; j.
v. C.. 81. j. Miltiz; AdJt j. g. haddock; q NJ
Chris Viemani Chap, George Edick; ;. NJ, j. ,.
Orr; Q. NJ. s., 7. NJ. Hamlet.
IOWA.
Al a recent meeting of J. NJ HedriclS Post, No.
z2l Hedrick, the following resolutions were
Whereas one Henry wa,terson, at present ed
ter of the Louisville COuIier-J0uTItdi and at one
time a volunteer in the rebel army, said Ia has
paper OF July 20: The GAR. IL entitled 10 no
more consideration than Herr Most chief of Anar-
chlsls ol COMMUNISTS the one like the other, Is de-
nIandinlsa distribution of property, and the sent-
p,ent back of each is that of Communism IL that
be treason, make the most OF a. Therefore be II
RoSotued, That committee OF three be author
lied 10 da resolutions expressive OF our views on
said editorial.
Adopted Comrades Vanander, Engeldingcr and
Morrison were selected and reported the following:
Res0iued First, That IL comes with ~ grace from
RvOunteer in the rebel army To talk about Anar-
chi-In or Communism" as secession would he
disastrous To organized society as any imported
ism f" could be.
second That il is known Of al men that no army
was ever organized embodying as much intelli-
Rence aud patriotism, and that made such sacrifices
of their private affairs, did the Union soldiers in
tIe late conflict.
Third That the pay and allowances during the
war aud the pensions since the war, are not a ful
compensation either for their suiierings or services
NJ Cor te result Of their labor and yalor-an UNI
vided country
5ourlh That we arc entirely willing to leave the
Question at issue 20 the intelligence OF all liberty
loving and loyal citizens of these United States.
Fifth. That these resolutions he spread on our
records and copy furnished the HedTick Enter
Courier-JOurHGi ior publication.
MICHIGAN
A. ID. Doubleday, Kalamazoo: Circuit Post No.
20 OF this place. is in a prosperous condition. On
July 10 last we mustered IN ~ recruits and on Aug.
10 following mustered in % During the last
quarter have added - 10 our membership, aud
our Post numbers 222 members IN good stand
ing Al the recent Reunion Of the Southwestern
Michigan Sailors and Soldiers Association circuit
fost captured three prizes, amounting TO $50 and
was given the post Of honor. Our prosperity may
be attributed 10 our very capable and efficient
Commander and tle activity and zeal of the minor
officers Your paper is read and appreciated by
our comrades.
NEW YORK.
The lfe aud drum corps OF Reno Post. No. a. OF
New York city, gave enjoyable picnic last week
al Joness Woods, some 400 people being present
The Post has enviabe reputation for it's social
entertainments and its fife aud drum corps kept up
the Poss reputation bravely. There were 81 mem
beers OF the musical contingent, dozen of whom
were veterans. They were all present in uniforms
together with a large number OF Post members with
their families, who added TO the pleasure OF the oc
casiOn The festivities consisted chiefly OF dancing
aud social gatherings The picnic was opened with
a grand march, Ia which nearly SO couples took
part. While the Boulanger March was having its
gay II was suddenly interrupted by peal OF a can
non, which was followed boy the familiar notes O
Bankers Quickstep," played by the visiting If,
and drum corps Of Gelsa Post
OHIO
Wells Post No. z5l, Columbus moved into 20,
quarters recently, and the affair made tn,
OCDAHiUn oil Eruu0 reception. fuily DJO OIL tnt
comrades, with their friends and families, wer'
present and thoroughly enjoyed the occasion. II,
the committee. with whom was entrusted ia,
furnishing of new quarters, Comrade Charles Par
sons A. q. Mitchell and II. NJ ROwnd H. due grea
credit for the results which their labor has pro
duced. The pOst-room is large and airy, and thu
decorations Of the walls and ceiling beautiful
10 say the least The furnishing of the room, too
is harmonious and IL has cheerful and entertain
ing appearance. An elegant chandelier of cut
glass " suspended from tie center OF the ceiling
aud thc electric incandescent tights produced
most brilliant effect. Connected with The Post
room Is suite Of three smaller ronls. which hav'
been fitted mp for the Relief Corps. Adjoining tia
Post-room be an elegantly fitted paror, furnishc,
with Brussels carpets and oak furniture. which i
designed for the use OF the ladies In holding NEE;
ings. Opening from this is another room whicl
Will be Of service public occasions a refresh
ment bali, There is still another room for ladies
toilet and an ante-room connecting with the Pos
hall The rooms are most conveniently arrange,
aud every member Of the Post expressed perico
satisfaction with their quarters The cost of furnish
Ing the new rooms about $500 the Woman
Rcllei Corps bearing no small portion Of the same
which ls certainly not extravagant considering Tia
elegance OF the rooms. The Post hall was "A happ
scene ere the hour of opening the exercises ha
arrived, and the Reception Committee welcome
the guests, providing for the comfort Of each an
every one present. Al o'clock the guests WEI
called 10 order by Comrade Carl n. Bancroft VIII
was Chairman OF the evening, officiating la happ
manner. Invitations had been sent 10 Gomrade /
g. Putnam. Department Commander, of Spring
field. and Mrs. Belle Bagley, Department PresideI
OF the Monan's Relief Corps, and they were "a
pectcd 10 he present, having sent a TELEGRAM
stating they would be there on the evening iraii
Another message received later, however. wa
read by lomrade Bancroft. sending the regrets
tile expected visitors, aud stating that they ha
unfortunately missed the train at Springfield. bot
having been ia attendance al the Reunion al Piqu
a letter of regret from Commander ID. ID. Bolei
baugh also read. No formal program ha
been prepared. Rev. @. H. SimoDs, of First BapIi
Church. wac introduced and extended the pattern
greeting in behalf Of the Post The guests we
invited 10 participate la the social enjoyments
the evening and the reception which followed WI
such as one only sees in the Post rooms of u
6.h.R Music WAS furnished at intervals duFiI
the remainder Of the evening, and the conrad
fingered with their friends 10 late hour, figltiI
tilc battles Of tlie past present aud future al
exchanging greetings of sodierly love and kin
ness TO Comrades Carl =. Bancroft. J. X Jon
aud w. IL. Halliday aud tic ladies of the Rel
Corps IL la great measure due the success OF d
occasion
At recent meeting Of Memorial Post. No. j.
cleveland, "a very Interesting paper On the w
Grams Reward " was read by I. NJ. Heard.
OREGON
Nc have received the proceedings OF the sis
annual Eneam pmeut OF tile Department of Oregc
held at Portland. Feb. ~ and 20. 1887 IL IL
neat pamphlet form and contains ~ pages of
terest ny rending 10 the comrades of that Depa
ment, Bcsidcs containing a full account of 1
prOccodn gs OF the snoampment il has a roster
al thc Pos E la the Department.
PENNSYLVANIA
General Orders. No. 81 issued az Philadelpl
Oct. q, tly command Of SamI IiarDer, DeparfDlt
COMMUNICATIVE J. Stewart, A. A.ai.-ooniI
the following The Paramount Park Associate
has extended an invitation la the Department
participate in the ceremonies OF the unvailing
the equestrian statue OF Gen. George q. Meade